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Old 01-21-2013, 11:38 AM   #4521
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No pics, I don't remember all the details, happened about 15 years ago. Coincidentally, my friend lived 200tds from the local station too!

I think he had some minor problems with heat, but most of his problem was the water that got in from the firemen and then the 48ish hours afterwards before the locksmith was able to get it open, as far as I can remember...
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I am fortunate to have an awesome safe supplier near me who did a great job of educating me on the differences in safes. He has a collection of brands, mostly higher end and also the lower end ones.
In the back of the store, he has a collection of them for display of what can happen to them.
Once you see those compromised/damaged safes, it makes the selection process so much simpler.

Here is his website as I think there is a decent video on there for education.
http://cesafes.com/
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Old 01-21-2013, 11:48 AM   #4522
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If you want to build it from the ground up, Midway has a stripped flat top upper for $109, be about $126 after you add in the forward assist and ejection port cover (all in stock)

If you want to go the SBR route, I have a Daniel Defense 12.5" barrel which they mistakenly sent me, I'm sending it back tomorrow, but you're welcome to it for whatever I paid (I think $279) -- you'll still need a barrel nut, gas block/tube, and hand guard.

Charging handles are still readily available, $20-$45

The bolt carrier group is a B!TCH to find right now. Single hardest part to locate, more so than lowers.

Otherwise, I've seen Palmetto sporadically getting in a few 16" uppers for sale in the last few days. But over course, You're looking it probably a 4-5 weeks shipping delay from them. I ordered a 16" upper minus BCG from them on 12/31 and am still waiting for shipment. (they're good people, they'll ship, just taking a while)
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Old 01-21-2013, 12:15 PM   #4523
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Francis,
I am fortunate to have an awesome safe supplier near me who did a great job of educating me on the differences in safes. He has a collection of brands, mostly higher end and also the lower end ones.
In the back of the store, he has a collection of them for display of what can happen to them.
Once you see those compromised/damaged safes, it makes the selection process so much simpler.

Here is his website as I think there is a decent video on there for education.
http://cesafes.com/
good video there
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Old 01-21-2013, 04:09 PM   #4524
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I'm looking for a AR stripped flat top upper or possibly a complete upper with a 16" or shorter barrel if any of Y'all end up with extras to sell.
LOL.... Aim Surplus had a 16" spikes midlength COMLETE upper, BCG and all, upper for $500, theoretically.

It got posted on slick guns. Site went down 2 minutes later and hasn't come back up
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Old 01-21-2013, 06:03 PM   #4525
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LOL.... Aim Surplus had a 16" spikes midlength COMLETE upper, BCG and all, upper for $500, theoretically.

It got posted on slick guns. Site went down 2 minutes later and hasn't come back up


It took an HOUR of trying, but I got one!!!!!

Special Ops Tactical 16" Midlength .223/5.56 Upper Receiver Group, INCLUDES BCG, no handguard
$543 after shipping and tax! (just my luck on the tax, but still, not complaining).

EXACTLY what I was looking for, a 16" midlength. I'd never heard of special ops tactical, but apparently it's run by a former Spike's guy, and its GTG gear. So I can officially stop collecting parts now! well, almost.. Just gotta get 13-15" FF handguard for it....
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Old 01-21-2013, 06:13 PM   #4526
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It took an HOUR of trying, but I got one!!!!!

Special Ops Tactical 16" Midlength .223/5.56 Upper Receiver Group, INCLUDES BCG, no handguard
$543 after shipping and tax! (just my luck on the tax, but still, not complaining).

EXACTLY what I was looking for, a 16" midlength. I'd never heard of special ops tactical, but apparently it's run by a former Spike's guy, and its GTG gear. So I can officially stop collecting parts now! well, almost.. Just gotta get 13-15" FF handguard for it....
Nice! I don't really have the extra coin to toss around Right now or I'd be there!
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Nice! I don't really have the extra coin to toss around Right now or I'd be there!
I'll have to sell some other AR stuff I was messing with, including a 16" carbine I had settled for, but this will be nicer, simpler, and cheaper in the end.
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Old 01-22-2013, 08:53 PM   #4528
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Woohoo, nice little surprise today, my Dec madness upper came from PSA!
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:01 PM   #4529
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Woohoo, nice little surprise today, my Dec madness upper came from PSA!

Good deal! I love my PSA midlength upper I have on my AR
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:42 PM   #4530
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New lower for my 3gun AR is in

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Nice, engraving looks cool! But what is it?
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Nice. Billet? Is that a flying penis on it?
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:56 PM   #4533
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two down, no takers yet. I was curious how many folks here would get it
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:57 PM   #4534
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flip it around and I could see it would make a very good uhh, nevermind....
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Captain Tight Pants!! Did you name her Vera?


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Here's my Glock 30SF (NSFW!!! ...no seriously): http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...oir/CZ103w.jpg


Here's my Sig SP2022 9mm (NSFW!!!):
http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...oir/CZ104w.jpg

Oh, that's my friend Callie, btw. She's awesome.

So I did a shoot with a model:



She asked if I had any other weapons to shoot with, so I couldn't resist:



And here SAFE FOR WORK, is my newest baby. I call her Cyhyraeth. She is a Kimber Pro Carry II and she will have bloodwood grips and engraving within the next month. Break-in period just ended, and I'm getting a custom shoulder rig made by these guys: www.liiondefense.com





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Great looking Kimber, I looked at the Pro Carry hard before I bought my Eclipse Pro
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Old 01-23-2013, 04:40 AM   #4538
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Captain Tight Pants!! Did you name her Vera?
I haven't settled on a name yet. Vera was definitely an option
I wasn't sure how the engraving would turn out, it was a pretty intricate image, and I didn't want anything "too" obvious, more like a subtle inside joke. But I think it went well, can't wait to for the upper and grips to arrive next week.

Nice Pro Carry there
My Ultra Carry II has a bit of wear, but still shoots great.
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I was all about too be like, WE WANT PICTURES, WE WANT PICTURES till I saw Francis's new Lower and Dan's new Kimber... Nice pick ups guys...




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